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Ethan King New Contributor
I repair jewelry at my local bench. 3 answers · 1 selected

I have had mine for over two years now.

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$500
Natural stone5-10x more
Plated alternative$20-$50 but will tarnish

Recommendation

If you are on the fence, go with the middle option. The plated stuff looks fine for a month then turns skin green. The natural stone is beautiful but the markup is brutal.

3 weeks ago
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Jessica Roberts Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
I photograph jewelry for online stores. 116 answers · 13 selected

Short answer:

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$1,500
Natural stone5-10x more
Plated alternative$20-$50 but will tarnish

Recommendation

If you are on the fence, go with the middle option. The plated stuff looks fine for a month then turns skin green. The natural stone is beautiful but the markup is brutal.

3 weeks ago
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Jewelry Safety Expert New Contributor
Active community member helping other jewelry buyers. 6 answers · 1 selected

Quick summary first, then details: I ordered from Tiffany online. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

3 weeks ago
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Chris Johnson New Contributor
I repair jewelry at my local bench. 3 answers · 0 selected

Short answer: I went with Charles & Colvard on Etsy and saved a lot. I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.

Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.

3 weeks ago

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